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41:39Now PlayingOn this episode of "On Balance," Kellie Meyer fills in for Leland Vittert and discusses how the war is going better than people are saying amid potential U.S. strikes on Iran tonight. Vice Admiral Robert Harward, Shelby Talcott and Glenn Ignazio weigh in.
Meanwhile, the middle of America is up for grabs as the midterms draw near. Steve Cortes and Dan Turrentine examine the political landscape.
Later, who will working-class voters cast their ballots for? Corbin Trent and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich break down the fight for their votes.
Also, there is still no verdict on the third day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Brian Entin reports the latest.
Plus, President Trump and Vice President Vance are at odds over data centers while they remain universally hated by Americans. Don Slaiman assesses the growing backlash.
This episode originally aired Aug. 31, 2026.
"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. Subscribe to his War Notes newsletter here#OnBalance
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